To delete media from the WordPress Media Library, follow these steps:
Step 1: Log in to the WordPress Admin Dashboard Open your web browser and enter the URL of your WordPress website followed by "/wp-admin" (e.g., "www.example.com/wp-admin"). Enter your administrator username and password to log in. After successful login, you will be redirected to the WordPress admin dashboard.
Step 2: Access the Media Library In the admin dashboard, locate the sidebar menu on the left-hand side. Find and hover over the "Media" option. This will expand a submenu with options like "Library," "Add New," "Bulk Select," and more. Click on "Library" to access the media library.
Step 3: Locate the Media to Delete On the "Media Library" page, you will see a list of media files that have been uploaded to your WordPress website. Locate the media file you want to delete. You can search for it using the search bar or browse through the pages of the media library.
Step 4: Click on the Media File Click on the media file that you want to delete. This will open a details page for that media file.
Step 5: Delete the Media File On the media details page, locate the "Delete Permanently" link. It is usually located on the right-hand side or at the bottom of the media details. Click on the "Delete Permanently" link to initiate the deletion process.
Step 6: Confirm Deletion A confirmation message will appear asking if you are sure you want to delete the media file permanently. Read the message carefully, as deleting the media file will remove it from your website and cannot be undone. If you are certain you want to proceed, click on the "OK" or "Delete Permanently" button.
Congratulations! You have successfully deleted a media file from the WordPress Media Library. The media file will no longer be available in your media library and will be removed from any posts or pages where it was used. Please exercise caution when deleting media files, as they cannot be easily recovered once deleted.
